Southwest Tortilla Pizzas with Easy Spanish Rice

This was really FAST and yummy! Totally filling too. Cheap, fairly nutritious and low fat if you get the FF refried beans, FF tortillas and low fat cheese (non fat cheese melts crappy).

Southwest Tortilla Pizzas

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place four tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with bean mixture to within 1/2 in. of the edges. Top with remaining tortillas. Spoon salsa over tops. Sprinkle with pepper, onion and cheese.
Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.


The original recipe had the rice cooking for 5 min, then removed from heat to sit covered for another 5 min. Even with instant rice, 5 min is waaay too short of a time for the rice too cook. I'd go by the original package directions and cook it 10-12 min. myself next time. This did have a good flavor and was quick and easy.

Easy Spanish Rice

Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 cups instant brown rice
1 envelope enchilada sauce mix
1 cup picante sauce

Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and sauce mix. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in picante sauce. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 4 servings